Reality Show Salaries

Jon and Kate Gosselin

According to ABC News, the estranged couple reportedly makes $75,000 per episode.

Cast of 'Dancing with the Stars'

According to Entertainment Weekly, the stars featured on “Dancing” make $125,000 for competing on the show, and $10,000 and $50,000 per week thereafter.

Cast of 'Big Brother'

The cast of “Big Brother” receives a salary of $750 per week, and the winner receives $500,000.

Donald Trump

You’re fired! Mogul Donald Trump reportedly doubled his “Apprentice” salary between the first and second season, from $50,000 an episode to $100,000.

The Osbourne Family

Each rockin’ family member reportedly went from $5,000 an episode to $1 million for the season by the time the show ended.

The 'Real Housewives'

The “Real Housewives” around the country make a reported $30,000 per show.

Simon Cowell

The “Idol” judge has reportedly negotiated a raise in salary from $36 million last year to anywhere from $45 million to an unprecedented $100 million.

Ryan Seacrest

The “American Idol” host recently became the highest paid host on reality TV, signing a deal worth a reported $45 million over the next three years.

Kristin Cavallari

The “Hills” newcomer is reportedly raking in $90,000 an episode.

Lauren Conrad

During her stint on “The Hills,” Lauren reportedly made $125,000 an episode (or $2.5 million a year).

Audrina Patridge

“Hills” starlet Audrina reportedly makes $100,000 per show.

Lauren "Lo" Bosworth

LC’s best friend Lo reportedly makes $100,000 per episode on “The Hills.”

Heidi Montag

The buxom blonde reportedly pulls in $100,000 a show for “The Hills.”

Brody Jenner

“The Hills” can be quite lucrative — Brody Jenner reportedly makes $45,000 per episode in which he’s featured.

Spencer Pratt

The “Hills” villain reportedly rakes in $65,000 per show.

Octomom Kiddies

Nadya Suleman (aka Octomom) signed a contract that will pay her 14 children collectively about $250,000 over three years.